Chandrasekharar, Alavanthipuram, Thanjavur


With its rich spiritual heritage, Alavanthipuram is where nature, divinity, and astrology converge, and is a unique sanctuary where devotees find solace and seek solutions to their life’s challenges. The worship of Lord Siva here is said to be a cure-all for all sorts of illnesses. But what very interesting connections does this temple have with the Ramayanam? Continue reading Chandrasekharar, Alavanthipuram, Thanjavur

Aadi Ratneswarar, Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram


Having existed in all four yugams, the temple also has a Mahabharatam connection. The place is today a prarthana sthalam for those seeking relief from the ill effects of their misdeeds committed both knowingly and otherwise. In turn, these are connected to Suryan’s pride and Vaaruni’s playfulness. What are these fascinating stories, which also explain the cover image, about this place with 12 names, and where Siva has 4 names of His own, and is both a Paadal Petra Sthalam and a Tiruppugazh temple? Continue reading Aadi Ratneswarar, Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram

ஆதி ரத்னேஸ்வரர், திருவாடானை, ராமநாதபுரம்


Having existed in all four yugams, the temple also has a Mahabharatam connection. The place is today a prarthana sthalam for those seeking relief from the ill effects of their misdeeds committed both knowingly and otherwise. In turn, these are connected to Suryan’s pride and Vaaruni’s playfulness. What are these fascinating stories, which also explain the cover image, about this place with 12 names, and where Siva has 4 names of His own, and is both a Paadal Petra Sthalam and a Tiruppugazh temple? Continue reading ஆதி ரத்னேஸ்வரர், திருவாடானை, ராமநாதபுரம்